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Governor Morrisey Applauds U.S. Coast Guard Decision to Locate Special Missions Command in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey today applauded the U.S. Coast Guard’s decision to establish its new Special Missions Command in Kearneysville, West Virginia, calling it a major victory for national security, military readiness, and the Mountain State’s growing role in supporting critical federal operations. “This is a tremendous win for West Virginia and a powerful Read More…

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Alfred Stuart Akeroyd Obituary

Alfred Stuart Akeroyd Jr., 45, of Palestine, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 5, 2026. Born on April 25, 1981, in Abington, he was the son of Alfred Akeroyd Sr. and the late Dorothy McGowan. Alfred proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and later served as a firefighter for Read More…

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Gov. Morrisey Announces New Actions to Strengthen Medicaid Integrity, Supports Federal “War on Fraud” Effort

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced that West Virginia is taking additional steps to protect taxpayer dollars and ensure Medicaid resources are directed to those who truly need them, following a formal response to Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). “West Virginia is building on a strong foundation Read More…

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Paul “Abe” Rush Obituary

Paul “Abe” Rush, 84, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away May 3, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. He was born April 6, 1942, a son of the late James Rush and late Zella Murphy Cottrell. Abe was a simple man, a man of Christ, and an outdoorsman who loved to plant his garden. Surviving Read More…

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Cynthia Ramsey Smith Obituary

Age 67 yrs old, passed away on May 1st, 2026 at CAMC Memorial. She was born June 20th, 1958, and she was the daughter of the late Don & Helen Ramsey. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren & great-grandchildren. She loved yard sales & thrift shopping for bargains. Left behind to cherish Read More…

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Warner reports that 33,138 voters cast ballots in-person for the first full week of early voting; An additional 2,441 voters have voted by absentee ballot to date

Charleston, W.Va. – WV Secretary of State Kris Warner said that early voting in-person is well underway for West Virginia’s Primary Election.  According to Secretary Warner, polling locations in all 55 counties had a total of 33,138 voters cast a ballot in person during the first week of early voting (April 29 through the morning of Read More…

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Bonnie E. Luzader Obituary

Bonnie E. Luzader, 78 of Glenville, WV; formerly of Morgantown, WV; departed this earthly life in the late evening hours of Saturday, May 2, 2026 at the residence of her son Michael, following an extended illness. She was born November 28, 1947 in Kentucky, daughter of the late Earl and Bonnie Honeycutt. Bonnie held several Read More…

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Softball Ranked 4th in Atlantic Regional Rankings; Highest in Program History

GLENVILLE, W.Va. – The Glenville State Softball team received their highest regional ranking in program history this week, coming in at No. 4 in the NCAA DII Atlantic Regional Rankings, the association announced. The Pioneers enter the final week of the regular season (35-13) overall and (20-6) in MEC play, recently going (5-1) last week with Read More…

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Softball Claims Second Consecutive MEC SouthDivision Title, No. 2 Seed in Conference Tournament

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – The Glenville State Softball program has claimed their second consecutive Mountain East Conference South Division championship and the No. 2 seed in this week’s MEC Tournament, the league announced. The Pioneers shared this year’s title with the University of Charleston. Glenville State finished the regular season (39-13) overall and (24-6) in league play, Read More…